Swat Emerald Specimen with Matrix — 30.8g Rare Find

Swat Emerald Specimen with Matrix

Swat Emerald Specimen with Matrix — that’s exactly what this striking piece of gem-grade beryl is, straight from the emerald mines of Swat, Pakistan. Rising from its natural host rock, the crystal shows the deep, saturated green color and distinctive horizontal growth striations that Swat emerald is famous for among mineral collectors and gemstone enthusiasts alike. Weighing 30.8 grams and measuring 41 x 31 x 27 mm, this Swat Emerald Specimen with Matrix is a substantial, display-worthy piece straight from nature.

Unlike faceted stones cut for jewelry, this Swat Emerald Specimen with Matrix is left in its natural, as-mined condition, preserving the crystal’s original formation and its connection to the matrix rock it grew from. It’s an ideal addition for anyone building a serious mineral collection, studying beryl crystal habits, or simply wanting to own a genuine piece of Pakistan’s emerald-bearing geology.

Gemstone Specifications

About Emerald as a Gemstone

Emerald is the green variety of the mineral beryl, colored by trace amounts of chromium and sometimes vanadium. According to the Gemological Institute of America, emerald is one of the traditional “big three” precious gemstones alongside ruby and sapphire, prized for millennia across cultures for its rich color. Swat, in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, is one of the world’s important sources of natural emerald, producing crystals known for their vivid green hue and strong saturation. Mineralogical data on beryl and its regional occurrences, including Pakistani localities, can be explored further on Mindat’s beryl reference page. This Swat Emerald Specimen with Matrix represents exactly the kind of natural, untreated material collectors seek out when they want a stone with clear geological provenance rather than a cut and polished gem.

Why You’ll Love This Gemstone

Popular Uses

A Swat Emerald Specimen with Matrix like this one is most often sought after by mineral collectors, gem and jewelry students, and enthusiasts who display natural crystals as standalone décor pieces. Some collectors also use specimens like this as reference material when studying beryl crystal habit and formation, a topic covered in depth by publications such as Lapidary Journal. Because it remains in its natural, uncut state, this piece is not intended for setting into jewelry, but rather for display in a cabinet, on a stand, or as part of a curated mineral collection.

Ideal For

• Mineral and crystal collectors seeking genuine Swat emerald specimens
• Gemology students studying natural beryl formation
• Display pieces for home or office collections
• Gifts for rockhounds and gem enthusiasts
• Anyone wanting a piece of Pakistan’s emerald mining heritage

About This Gemstone

Every Swat Emerald Specimen with Matrix we offer is sourced directly from Pakistan’s Swat Valley, one of the most storied emerald-producing regions in the world. Browse our full range of emerald specimens or explore our broader rough gemstone collection to find the perfect piece for your collection. Each specimen is photographed and filmed exactly as it will arrive, so what you see is precisely what you get.

Care Instructions

• Handle with clean, dry hands or soft gloves to avoid oils and fingerprints on the crystal surface
• Store away from direct sunlight to preserve color over time
• Avoid ultrasonic cleaners; wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth only if needed
• Keep away from harsh chemicals, sudden temperature changes, and hard knocks, as emerald can be brittle
• Display on a stable stand or in a padded case to prevent accidental drops

Frequently Asked Questions